Berkeley Vale crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
305 recorded in this period, compared with 366 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Berkeley Vale
Berkeley Vale is a residential and light industrial suburb located in the Central Coast region of New South Wales, within the postcode 2261 and governed by the Central Coast Council local government area. Geographically, the suburb is situated on the western and southern shores of Tuggerah Lake, bounded by Bateau Bay and Tumbi Umbi to the east and Chittaway Bay to the south. According to the 2021 Australian census, the suburb supports a diverse population accommodated predominantly in detached suburban housing, alongside growing medium-density developments.
Local life and amenities in Berkeley Vale are centered around community convenience and recreational access to the lake system. The suburb features local shopping strips, including the Berkeley Vale Plaza, along with primary and high schools that serve both local families and those from neighboring communities. The foreshore area provides parks, boat ramps, and walking tracks, supporting a lifestyle focused on water-based recreation, fishing, and outdoor leisure.
Historically, the area transitioned from traditional Indigenous custodianship to timber-getting, agriculture, and citrus orcharding in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Post-World War II, and particularly from the 1970s onward, Berkeley Vale experienced significant suburban subdivision and development, transforming the rural lakeside pocket into the integrated residential and commercial community seen today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 39 | 63 |
| Malicious damage to property | 29 | 40 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 25 | 30 |
| Fraud | 25 | 30 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 24 | 34 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 22 | 12 |
| Breach bail conditions | 20 | 13 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 18 | 30 |
| Other theft | 13 | 7 |
| Sexual assault | 12 | 20 |
| Steal from dwelling | 12 | 5 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 10 | 9 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 9 | 8 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 8 | 7 |
| Trespass | 8 | 7 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 5 | 3 |
| Other offences | 4 | 2 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 9 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 8,951 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.